Food & Beverage - Food Cost and Portion Size - By Joe Dunbar
Would your restaurant guests welcome smaller portion sizes for a similar check average? After a week on the road dining out each day, I believe the answer is yes. The weakening economy and rising commodity costs have everyone talking about costs....more
Lessons from the Field - Finding Business Leads Can Be Easier Than You Think - By John Hogan
It certainly seems the cost of travel is going up these days. The cost of gas for our vehicles, of fuel for the airlines and even of food for a variety of global reasons are affecting the asking prices facing travelers. With a US Presidential election just around the corner as well, the advertising rates in certain mediums are likely to be rising as well....more
March 2008 Canadian Lodging Outlook
Published in conjunction with STR (Smith Travel Research) and endorsed by the Hotel Association of Canada. This publication summarizes occupancy and average room rates from major cities in Canada....more
Canadian Occupancy, ADR, RevPAR - Week Ending May 3, 2008
Published in conjunction with STR (Smith Travel Research) and endorsed by the Hotel Association of Canada. This publication summarizes weekly occupancy and average room rates from major cities in Canada....more
Super 8 Lodging Chain Introduces New Logo, Symbolizing Makeover
Leaders of the Super 8(R) lodging chain today unveiled a new logo featuring a brighter, modern graphic design that -- while retaining the 33-year-old original's colors and outline -- symbolizes a brand makeover that includes a new interior décor package for newly constructed hotels and enhanced amenities and services systemwide....more
Super 8 Lodging Chain Revs Up With Bobby Labonte's Pit Stop Challenge
Thanks to its affiliation with NASCAR(R) driver Bobby Labonte, the Super 8(R) lodging chain is bringing the excitement of this year's racing season home with Bobby Labonte's Pit Stop Challenge Competition, an online game accessed by visiting www.labonteslaw.com....more
The Blueprint for Hotel Watersports
Beachfront hotels are tuning into the fact that a quality watersports facility as part of their leisure and recreation brings both increased revenue and additional marketing power....more
David Downton Artwork Celebrates The Wyndham Grand Collection
The Wyndham Grand Collection, an ensemble of one-of-a-kind hotels in unique destinations around the world, was celebrated here today with the unveiling of commissioned illustrations by British artist David Downton....more
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